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HB 465

Community Association Management

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabián Basabe and 2 co-sponsors

HB 465 establishes new regulatory standards and oversight requirements for Florida community association management companies to enhance accountability and homeowner protections.

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill Summary · HB 465

Legislative bill overview

HB 465 establishes new regulatory requirements and standards for community association management companies operating in Florida. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Basabe, LaMarca, and Nix, recently advanced through the Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee and now faces review in the Commerce Committee.

Why is this important

Florida has over 1 million homeowners living in community associations (HOAs and condos), making association management practices directly relevant to property values, homeowner rights, and dispute resolution. Standards for management companies affect transparency, financial accountability, and the quality of services residents receive for their mandatory fees.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. consumer protection: Stricter requirements may increase operational costs for management companies, potentially raising fees for homeowners, while supporters argue transparency justifies costs
  • Scope of enforcement: Unclear whether provisions apply equally to large and small management firms, or whether grandfather clauses will exempt existing companies
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms: The bill's approach to handling homeowner complaints against managers may favor either resident access or company operational flexibility depending on final language

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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